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Explain the difference between a pilot study and a full study.


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A pilot study is a small version of a full study and is typically used to test the feasibility of the research design, data collection methods, and instruments before launching a full study. A pilot study allows researchers to identify potential issues before they conduct the full study and to make any modifications that might be necessary. In contrast, a full study is the full-fledged version of the research. It typically involves more participants and a more comprehensive data collection and analysis process, and often includes multiple phases.